The Mental Fatigue of Living with IBDWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of IBD, I was distraught. Not only was I sicker than sick, but I was fatigued in a way that I had never experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Just Because You Have Crohn's, Doesn’t Mean You Have MY Crohn'sToday I wanted to talk about an issue within our IBD community. It has to do with commenting on other people's health and conditions by telling them what they should...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Crohn's Pain: Going From Warrior to WearyWhen I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my threshold for pain was pretty impressive. Growing up, I was never sick a day in my life and I grew up...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Turkey, Spinach, & Potato SoupThis soup recipe is one of my absolute favorites for several reasons. Most importantly, it is full of lean protein, vitamins, and nutrients, which help maintain a healthy diet. Also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celebrate World Ostomy Day!October 2 is World Ostomy Day! In honor of this day, we've put together some tips to help celebrate and share. Whether you have an ostomy, are thinking about getting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How To Power Through Gotta-Go Moments With Combat BreathingAnother morning spent too long in the bathroom. Now I’m running late for work. IBD sufferers are familiar with the pains of too much time spent "bonding" with the commode...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
We’re Not “Fussy Eaters"!I hate being thought of as a fussy eater. I really don’t think I am, but of course, IBD often dictates what we can and can’t tolerate. Even more annoying...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Is Fecal Transplantation for Ulcerative Colitis?Fecal transplants, or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), is a type of treatment for many conditions. In FMT, healthy stool from a donor is transferred into the colon of an unwell...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregiver Needs Often Take a BackseatMy husband has spent over 16 years being a caregiver. His son started showing symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at 3 months old, yet it took until the age...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pineapple, Turmeric, & Peanut Butter Frozen Smoothie BowlToday I'm back with another recipe and it's my pineapple, turmeric, and peanut butter frozen smoothie bowl. If you feel like you need to eat everything cold whilst the sun...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In Remission: Feeling "Survivor Guilt" When I Hear Others' StrugglesOnce diagnosed with Crohn's disease, we technically all fall into the same category: Crohn's patients. However, our journey while living with this disease does not all look the same. Some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lifestyle Changes That Have Helped Me The Most With Crohn’s DiseaseOne of the hardest things I had to face when diagnosed with Crohn’s disease was my lifestyle. Let’s face it, I didn’t want to change my life for a disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Sunshine, Please Go Away. My Crohn's Hates You.It's still August, but I am officially done with summer. Anybody else the same? Each year when April and May come around, I enjoy the mild spring sunshine and warmer...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Funny Toilet StoriesOne of the biggest challenges of living with Crohn's is finding a decent bathroom. Below is a collection of some of the worst bathroom situations I've had to deal with...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Super Simple Gnocchi and Avocado Bake (Low-Residue)In my next recipe, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite things: gnocchi. If you don't know, gnocchi is potato dumplings, usually made from a mix of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Experience With Trying a Biologic for Ulcerative Colitis"Let’s see if we can find a good vein." This was the common greeting before a Remicade infusion. I dreaded hearing it. My veins seemed to shrink in response —...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How I Was Yesterday Means Nothing Today!As a person with ulcerative colitis, I have always had to be constantly aware of how changeable it is. I often live day to day, with no expectations of what...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like inflammatory bowel disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dreaming About RemissionI was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011, and I have yet to hit remission. It has been a hard journey and not until this last year have I finally...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Speeding to a Restroom: The Struggle of Driving During a UC Flare"Hey, listen to this!" My husband was reading headlines on the internet while I made us breakfast the other morning: "Man drove more than 100 mph because passenger 'had to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
